Editorial Intern - Spring Semester

Community Impact; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional mentorship

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Community Impact's Editorial Internship in Frisco, TX offers hands-on training in local journalism. Interns work with veterans, write stories for web and print, and learn from editors while serving 60+ Texas communities.

Applicants must be enrolled in college with a journalism or communications degree focus, have AP Style experience, and reliable transportation. The 10-12 week program is part-time and pays $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Experience writing in AP Style, ideally for a student publication.
• Reliable transportation.
• Interest in community journalism and local stories.

Responsibilities

• Write web stories for local audiences using AP style.
• Shadow reporters at local government meetings.
• Contribute stories to the print product.
• Write for Impacts and To-do List sections of the paper.

Skills

AP Style Writing

Journalism

Storytelling

Education

Journalism/Communications degree

Job description

Editorial Internship - Top News Organization, Meaningful Work

Community Impact's internship program is an innovative experience for individuals interested in launching their community journalism careers. Our Editorial Interns have the opportunity to work with industry veterans and to learn from experienced editors. Community Impact serves over 60 communities throughout the state of Texas, and our print publications reach more than 2.5 million mailboxes per month. Throughout the program, participants get to contribute directly to our work by building their storytelling skills and diving into data-heavy assignments. Our Editorial Interns play a key role in informing our readers of important updates in their local communities.

About You

You should apply to our Editorial Internship program if you:

• Are looking to kick-start your career in journalism
• Feel passionate about delivering high-quality, local journalism to your community
• Are currently studying for a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• Have experience writing in AP Style, ideally for a student publication or media company
• Have reliable transportation

WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT

Interns will finish the 10-week program with a well-rounded newsroom experience, which will include writing web stories, shadowing reporters at local government meetings, contributing stories to the print product, and writing for our highly-read Impacts and To-do List sections of the paper.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be enrolled in college and working toward their degree or may have graduated within six months o the internship start date. Experience working for a collegiate student publication or media outlet is required.

Compensation

Spring interns are part-time for 10-12 weeks and will be paid an hourly rate of $15.

SCHEDULES

Our standard work week is Monday through Friday, but some evening shifts may be required to cover council meetings.

Requirements

• Ability to work outside of regular office hours to attend community meetings.
• Ability to be out in the communities we serve taking photos and connecting with sources.

Editorial Internship - Top News Organization, Meaningful Work

Community Impact's internship program is an innovative experience for individuals interested in launching their community journalism careers. Our Editorial Interns have the opportunity to work with industry veterans and to learn from experienced editors. Community Impact serves over 60 communities throughout the state of Texas, and our print publications reach more than 2.5 million mailboxes per month. Throughout the program, participants get to contribute directly to our work by building their storytelling skills and diving into data-heavy assignments. Our Editorial Interns play a key role in informing our readers of important updates in their local communities.

About You

You should apply to our Editorial Internship program if you:

• Are looking to kick-start your career in journalism
• Feel passionate about delivering high-quality, local journalism to your community
• Are currently studying for a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• Have experience writing in AP Style, ideally for a student publication or media company
• Have reliable transportation

WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT

Interns will finish the 10-week program with a well-rounded newsroom experience, which will include writing web stories, shadowing reporters at local government meetings, contributing stories to the print product, and writing for our highly-read Impacts and To-do List sections of the paper.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be enrolled in college and working toward their degree or may have graduated within six months o the internship start date. Experience working for a collegiate student publication or media outlet is required.

Compensation

Spring interns are part-time for 10-12 weeks and will be paid an hourly rate of $15.

SCHEDULES

Our standard work week is Monday through Friday, but some evening shifts may be required to cover council meetings.

Requirements

• Ability to work outside of regular office hours to attend community meetings.
• Ability to be out in the communities we serve taking photos and connecting with sources.